Northumberland & North East

The North East is a region that’s not always on people’s radar, but captivates all who visit. From windswept beaches to wild moors, colourful coastal villages to the the gritty cosmopolitan heart of Newcastle and peaceful charms of Durham, it offers a blend of history, nature, culture and unmistakable energy.

Northumberland is home to some of the most remote and spectacular landscapes in the UK, perfect for those looking to truly get away from it all. Stay in the national park and you’ll see more stars than people; this is a Dark Skies area, and night skies are incredible. It’s also has a beautifully rugged coastline (hire canoes from Whitley Bay to explore), and a rich history. Alnwick Castle, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, battlefields, Bamburgh castle, Hadrian’s Wall… they’re all here.

Hadrian’s Wall also snakes through the North Pennines; 73 miles long there’s a lot of it to go around. Whilst here, we’d also recommend seeing the wonderfully named Cauldron Snout waterfall, and cycling a section of the C&C. And if you’ve always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, come in Oct/Nov or April to coincide with the equinox, and keep your fingers crossed; the aurora often dance here.